Restaurants

Most commonly, when someone wants to film a restaurant scene at The Huntington, they pick a likely location and transform it into a restaurant. The Huntington and Scott Gallery Loggias are particularly well-suited to this approach.

However, there are several spots here where food is actually served, which may, depending on the schedule, be available for filming:

• Red Car coffee shop: a small space at the entrance of the property, inspired by the Pacific Electric Railway and showcasing travel posters from The Huntington’s collections. Most of the seating is outside by a small, modern fountain.
• 1919: the main restaurant on the property, which includes several buffet stations, a central bar under a skylight, indoor seating, and an outdoor patio under a pergola.
• Freshwater Pavilion: a small, quick-service counter, with display cases and refrigerators. Located in the Chinese Garden, like the rest of this garden, not available during open hours.
• Jade Court Cafe: A restaurant with counter-order service and outdoor seating. Located in the Chinese Garden, like the rest of this garden, not available during open hours.
• Rose Garden Tea Room: a classically styled building in the Rose Garden, with a lobby, several themed rooms, and two outdoor patios. It can be very difficult to schedule work inside.